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BREAKING: A Fairhope city official has been placed on administrative leave after a WKRG investigation — here's what we've learned.
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Fairhope city official has been placed on administrative leave after WKRG obtained a video showing equipment owned by the city parked on the baseball field of Baldwin Coun…
"It's the most expensive thing I own." So when Michael Bruce heard a storm was coming, he wasn't taking any chances.
Getting out of the path of the storm is a priority for boat owners in Florida and a lot of them are heading west where marinas in Baldwin County are starting to fill up.
A former OceanGate dive passenger and colleague of the late CEO Stockton Rush claimed that Rush knew the submersible he was piloting would eventually fail.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A former OceanGate dive passenger and colleague of the late CEO Stockton Rush claimed that Rush knew the submersible he was piloting when it imploded on the way to v…
Niceville High School is sending eight students from its Gifted Program to Shizuoka, Japan, to present their groundbreaking research at the Second World Congress of Marine Stations.
NICEVILLE, Fla. (WKRG) — Niceville High School is sending eight students from its Gifted Program to Shizuoka, Japan, to present their groundbreaking research at the Second World Congress of Marine …
The search for a scuba diver comes to an end with the discovery of his body, testimony begins in a fentanyl overdose trial, plus, the arrest of a man who led Mobile deputies on a high-speed chase Monday — these are the top 5 stories.
POLL: Under Alabama law, a person accused of distributing a lethal dose of a drug or any opioid can face a manslaughter charge. (See comments for a local example.) What do you think about this charge, Gulf Coast: too harsh or just right? 🤔
The charges were filed by Guerline Jozef of The Chandra Law Firm in Cleveland, on behalf of the Haitian Bridge Alliance.
An Ohio group filed citizen criminal charges Tuesday against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, calling for their arrests in the wake of comments they made about Haitian …
UPDATE: Four people are set to be charged in a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in Silverhill.
UPDATE (4:40 p.m.): The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is sharing more information from a shooting that occurred over the weekend in Silverhill. The Silverhill Police Department reached out …
Country music singer Thomas Rhett is set to bring his 2025 tour to Orange Beach.
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Country music singer Thomas Rhett is set to bring his 2025 tour to Orange Beach. According to a press release, Rhett’s “Better In Boots Tour 2025” is s…
Goodwill Gulf Coast is set to break ground on a new facility in Foley on Oct. 1.
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Goodwill Gulf Coast is set to break ground on a new facility in Foley on Oct. 1. The groundbreaking ceremony is set for 10 a.m. on Oct. 1 to mark the beginning of construction …
Fostering Together Gulf Coast has supported foster children and adoptive families in Mobile and Baldwin counties for the last five years. Here's more information about the nonprofit and its upcoming fundraising event:
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fostering Together Gulf Coast has supported foster children and adoptive families in Mobile and Baldwin counties for the last five years. The board of directors of this nonpro…
: NEW HELENE TRACK | The NHC's latest cone for Tropical Storm Helene is in. WFLA's Eric Stone and JB Biunno are looking at the latest model runs as the storm makes the turn to Florida. Use or to have your comment featured on our stream. UPDATES: https://bit.ly/3XDAh37
The CEO behind the popular weight loss and diabetes drug Ozempic was in the hot seat on Capitol Hill.
The CEO behind the popular weight loss and diabetes drug Ozempic was in the hot seat on Capitol Hill.
How early is too early to decorate for Halloween?🎃
Two Baldwin County airports are receiving funding from multiple agencies for new projects.
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Two Baldwin County airports are receiving funding from multiple agencies for new projects, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. An ALDOT news release…
WWE NXT has a new home on the Gulf Coast CW staring October 1st at 7pm! Channel 55.1!
We're loving the look of the new CW ! Watch the Xfinity Playoffs from Kansas Saturday at 2:30pm on Gulf Coast CW, channel 55.1!
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a driver fled the scene of a crash that sent one woman to the hospital this morning in Escambia County.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a driver fled the scene of a crash that sent one woman to the hospital Tuesday morning in Escambia County. According…
A homeless man was arrested after a chase that ended Monday in a crash on Interstate 10.
UPDATE (Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m.): A homeless man was arrested after a chase that ended Monday in a crash on Interstate 10. According to the Mobile Police Department, Christopher Betts, 38, was arrested…
This week's Golden Apple Award Winner Navy Veteran Lt. Cmdr. Frank Starr! Starr has been a Navy JROTC instructor for the past 19 years after retiring from the Navy, where he served in both the enlisted ranks and as an officer. He says the reason his marksmanship program is successful is simple. They have the space to do it. Click the link below to learn about this amazing instructor!
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The Golden Apple Award is a community partnership with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, Rich's Car Wash, Hembree Heating and Air Conditioning Incorporated, Elite Ur… See more
Robertsdale, Ala. ( WKRG) — We delivered a Golden Apple to Navy Veteran Lt. Cmdr. Frank Starr—and for good reason, I joked that I might also ask him for a marksmanship lesson.He said, &…
Your ability to pay off your mortgage will depend on a variety of factors, including where you live. Here's where it is the easiest and hardest to pay off a mortgage:
Your ability to pay off your mortgage will depend on a variety of factors, including where you live.
A Dauphin Island woman has been sentenced for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to the Department of Justice, News 5 has learned.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Dauphin Island woman was sentenced to two years in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, according to the Department of Justice. Elizabeth Elaine Pemberton, …
Saraland "is correcting a problem that appears to have been created more than 40 years ago, decades before we acquired the property in 2007,” said Mayor Howard Rubenstein. Here's what you should know.
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — The general contractor for the City of Saraland’s new sportsplex has uncovered non-native soil while working on the property, leading to an investigation, News 5 has l…
Casual fans of professional wrestling who are familiar with WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) may see headlines about NXT moving to the CW Network in October and wonder, “Exactly what is NXT and how is it different than 'WWE RAW' or 'Smackdown'?”
The short answer: NXT is part of WWE, and it’s integral in developing its future superstars.
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The search for a scuba diver comes to an end with the discovery of his body, testimony begins in a fentanyl overdose trial, plus, the arrest of a man who led Mobile deputies on a high-speed chase Monday — these are the top 5 stories.
#BREAKING: NEW HELENE TRACK | The NHC's latest cone for Tropical Storm Helene is in. WFLA's Eric Stone and JB Biunno are looking at the latest model runs as the storm makes the turn to Florida. Use #HeyEric or #HeyJB to have your comment featured on our stream. UPDATES: https://bit.ly/3XDAh37
Streaming on "News 5 Now": Funding is headed to local airports, a murder trial is underway in Pensacola, and a victim of a deadly motorcycle crash has been identified — WKRG Devon Walsh has the top stories this afternoon.
#DEVELOPING: TROPICAL STORM HELENE FORMS | We’re breaking down the latest track for the newly formed #TropicalStormHelene, which is expected to slam Florida’s Gulf Coast as a major hurricane. Where is it headed and how strong will it get? WFLA Rebecca Barry, Amanda Holly and WFLA J.B. Biunno are live to answer your questions using the hashtags #HeyRebecca, #HeyAmanda and #HeyJB.
Bill and Shamonee show you the aftermath of a fire overnight at the Dog River Marina, a $100,000 dollar reward is being offered after this weekend's shooting in Birmingham, and Florida's Governor declares a state of emergency with a storm on the way.
A new Florida bill may affect homeless people in a negative way, the search continues for a missing Destin scuba diver, plus, the latest on a possible tropical system heading towards Florida — these are the top 5 stories.
News 5 is working to learn more about an overturned vehicle on I-10 Eastbound between Texas Street and the Wallace Tunnel that is causing traffic delays.
#DEVELOPING: NEW HURRICANE MODELS IN | The National Hurricane Center says Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to become a hurricane this week. Models show the disturbance hitting Florida as Hurricane Helene on Thursday. WFLA Jeff Berardelli, WFLA Rebecca Barry and WFLA J.B. Biunno are live to answer your questions. LATEST: https://bit.ly/3XC3TxX
Streaming on "News 5 Now": Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on a short-term spending bill, a record award for information on the mass shooting in Birmingham, and another nitrogen gas execution scheduled — WKRG Devon Walsh has the top 5 stories this afternoon.
Hurricane season isn't over yet. We're keeping a close eye on the disturbance in the Gulf that's forecast to develop into a tropical system. WKRG John Nodar WKRG Ed Bloodsworth WKRG Caroline Carithers WKRG Grant Skinner
WATCH LIVE 🚨 Birmingham Police Department hold press conference on mass shooting over the weekend.
Week five of the high school football season is in the books! Simone Eli and Gerhard Mathangani are here to give expert analysis of all the big-time games from the third week of play. FULL WEEK 5 COVERAGE: https://trib.al/lE1uoXB (1:00) - Game of the Week: T.R Miller beats Hillcrest-Evergreen (3:50) - Jackson beats Mobile Christian (6:00) - Vigor beats Citronelle (7:15) - St. Paul's beats Theodore (9:30) - Saraland beats McGill-Toolen (11:00) - Spanish Fort beats Murphy (13:00) - Gulf Shores beats Blount (15:30) - Baker beats Daphne (18:00) - Mary G. Montgomery beats Foley (20:30) - Alma Bryant beats Davidson (23:15) - Orange Beach beats Satsuma (26:00) - Fairhope beats Robertsdale (27:20) - Williamson beats B.C. Rain (29:30) - Faith Academy beats Elberta (30:30) - Leroy beats J.F. Shields (31:30) - St. Luke's beats Bayshore Christian (34:30) - St. Michael beats Escambia County
Streaming on "News 5 Now": Why Georgia high school students walk out of class, the DOJ investigates a Mississippi sheriff's office, and why two Prichard families are trying to take action against a funeral home.
Heavy law enforcement activity on I-10 Eastbound between Rangeline Road and I-65 is causing traffic delays. News 5 is working to learn more.
